Glasgow singer/songwriter Jim Diamond has died at the age of 64. The singer, whose hits included I Should Have Known Better, Hi Ho Silver and I Wont Let You Down passed away at his home in London. A spokesman for his family said they were 'deeply shocked by his sudden death' adding 'He was a devoted family man who loved his wife Chrissy and his children Sarah and Lawrence. He will be much missed by everyone who knew him'. His death comes less than a fortnight after announcing his mother Sarah had died.
Jim first made the UK singles chart in 1982 as singer with PhD - the single I Wont Let You Down reaching number three. He went on to gain international acclaim as a solo artist with the hugely successful I Should Have Known Better a UK number one in 1984 and Hi Ho Silver - the theme tune for ITV series Boon which reached number 5 in 1986.
Fans have been leaving tributes on his Facebook page HERE
His official website is HERE
May you rest in peace...Scotland's answer to Ray Charles....we will miss you dearly.
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